[U-Boot-Users] Can DHCP be used for TFTP booting?
Ben Warren
biggerbadderben at gmail.com
Tue Jan 15 23:30:43 CET 2008
hce wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am currently using a fixed tftp server and client IP address for
> booting from tftp, it works fine. I am wondering if the DHCP can be
> used or not for tftp booting, either for both TFTP server and client
> IP address or just for client IP address? If so, could you please give
> an example of how to config DHCP parameters in CONFIG_BOOTARGS and
> CONFIG_BOOTCOMMAND?
>
DHCP can be used for obtaining an IP address and also booting. My advice
is to play with it yourself. Make sure you include CONFIG_CMD_DHCP, and
then try "help dhcp". Sorry for the lack of hand holding, but it's the
best way for you to learn. If you're really stuck, ask again.
regards,
Ben
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